Ruto Returns to the Skies, Car Sunroofs as Political Heat Dims
After a two-month hiatus from international flights and limited local travel, President William Ruto has returned to his familiar routine of standing on car rooftops and traveling extensively.
Ruto’s frequent journeys were halted due to public outcry and protests that began on June 18, 2024, following the government’s introduction of the unpopular Finance Bill 2024, which has since been withdrawn.
These protests kept President Ruto confined to the State House in Nairobi, where he made his unusually infrequent public addresses.
During this period, Ruto’s extensive travel was also a major point of contention among the protesting youth, who criticized the perceived squandering of public funds.
Amid the unrest, Ruto cautiously visited a few government projects before returning to State House in the same discreet manner he had departed.
Political figures and Ruto’s advisors also took a more reserved approach to public appearances, avoiding their usual political commentary in churches.
Once tensions eased, Ruto resumed his travels, visiting Nakuru County on July 15 to commission and review various facilities as per his schedule.
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After laying the foundation stone for the Keringet fresh produce market in Kuresoi South Constituency, he addressed the large crowd, resuming his vigorous political rhetoric.
On July 25, he appeared atop his car in Tharaka Nithi County to speak at a roadside rally, where he justified his decision to reappoint several Cabinet Secretaries. He also visited Mombasa County on the same day.
Returning to his travel routine, Ruto was seen on car rooftops in Kilifi County on July 26, Kwale County on July 27, Murang’a County on August 9, and Kirinyaga County on August 10.
The presidential jet was back in action on August 11, taking Ruto to Rwanda for President Paul Kagame’s inauguration, extending his lengthy travels.
However, Ruto quickly returned to Kenya, appearing careful not to aggravate the already tense situation in the country.
In response, Ruto has formed what he calls a ‘broad-based government’, incorporating opposition members into his newly appointed Cabinet.
Addressing the public in Sagana on Saturday, Ruto highlighted the unity achieved through his inclusive Cabinet as essential for the nation’s progress, defending his decision to appoint opposition leaders by emphasizing the importance of a unified national direction.
Ruto Returns to the Skies, Car Sunroofs as Political Heat Dims
